Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California

Summary

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California is a regional health plan, part of Elevance Health (BCBS in 14 states), offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 14 states. Claims route under payer ID 040, with 11 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days, with applications through Anthem Provider Portal / Availity, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required but activates instantly.

At a glance

Payer ID

040Also seen as 00040, 10051, 1684, 3511, 4417, 47198 and 5 more

Also known as

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California - Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross California Dental, Anthem Blue Cross of California Dental

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: Payer portal application

Service area

CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California?

The payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California is 040. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00040, 10051, 1684, 3511.

How long does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California provider enrollment take?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California require CAQH?

Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup activates instantly.

What states does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California cover?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California operates in CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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